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After Fires, L.A. Small Business Owners Struggle to Regain Their Footing
After the devastation throughout parts of the city, a variety of aid measures are available as recovery efforts begin.Inc. - 1d -
Trump funding freeze challenged in lawsuit by nonprofits, small business group
The suit seeks a temporary pause on the Office of Management and Budget's edict to align spending to be consistent with President Donald Trump's policies.CNBC - 2d -
Small Businesses Sue Over Trump’s Freeze on Grants and Loans
The lawsuit filed in federal court challenges the Trump administration’s move to freeze federal loans, grants and other financial assistance.Inc. - 2d -
Confident Small Business Leaders May Lead a 2025 Hiring Boom
A new survey shows many CEOs are expecting a robust economic surge, thanks to pro-business policies from the new administration, leading to expanded headcounts.Inc. - 2d -
Underinsured homeowners grapple with loss after L.A. fires
Before the fires in Southern California, you could see mile after mile of beautiful houses on wooded landscapes. But what you couldn't see was that many of the homes were uninsured or ...CBS News - 2d -
4 AI Certifications for Business Owners
AI certifications can help you adopt artificial intelligence effectively, providing practical skills and a competitive edge.Inc. - 4d -
What It’s Like to Be a Kid in L.A. After Fires Took Almost Everything
Ten children talked about losing their homes, their schools and their neighborhoods in the Los Angeles fires. They discussed what they’re worried about and what’s cheering them up.The New York Times - 4d -
Celts work to regain 'killer instinct' amid struggles
The Celtics, who are only 11-9 since a 21-5 start, acknowledged that the aftermath of their championship celebration has impacted their intensity this season.ESPN - 4d -
Over 400 pets reunited after fire, 100+ still awaiting owners at Pasadena Humane
Pasadena Humane has been sheltering hundreds of animals displaced by the Eaton Fire, with many successfully returning to their families.CBS News - 5d -
How skateboards, haircuts and vegan burgers gave young men a break after the L.A. fires
The Altadena Teen Boys Recovery Event, held at Chain House, offered new gear and camaraderie to boys and their families displaced by the Eaton fire.NBC News - 5d -
Surveillance video appears to show ICE raid at small business in Newark
Surveillance video obtained by WNBC appears to show an Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid at a small business. Newark’s mayor said agents entered the back of Ocean Seafood Depot, then ...NBC News - 6d -
Outsmart the Giants: A 7-Step Guide for Small Business Success
With the right strategies, small businesses can compete with giants–and win.Inc. - 6d -
Spencer Pratt, Heidi Montag sue city of L.A. and DWP after losing home in Palisades fire
Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag, along with several other Pacific Palisades property owners, sue the city of L.A. and L.A.'s DWP after fire took their homes.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 23 -
December Sales Rose for Small Businesses, Except Restaurants
The Fiserv Small Business index rose from November, as point-of-sale data showed a pickup in purchases during the end of the holiday season, possibly at the expense of dining out.Inc. - Jan. 22 -
Here’s What Looming Tax Hikes Could Mean for Small-Business Owners
The 20 percent Small Business Deduction has been the “single most beneficial tax deduction for small-business owners,” says one accountant.Inc. - Jan. 22 -
Angelenos Struggle to Find Housing Amid L.A. Wildfires
Over 10,000 structures Pacific Palisades and Altadena are destroyed by the wildfires.Inc. - Jan. 19 -
How Trump Could Impact Small Business in the Administration’s First 100 Days
Four ways Trump will influence small business.Inc. - Jan. 19 -
Small-cap ETFs went on a wild ride. Can they regain momentum after Trump takes office?
Small-cap ETFs have been on a roller-coaster ride in the first two weeks of the new year.MarketWatch - Jan. 17 -
Wildfires in L.A.: Where Small-Business Owners Can Find Aid, Even If Insurers Are Squeezed
Despite insurers’ retrenchment in California, the onus is still on them to make their claimants whole, an insurance industry watchdog says.Inc. - Jan. 15 -
Tax Deadline for 2024 Disaster-Hit Small Businesses Nears
The IRS cautions many small businesses that the filing extension periods given after natural disasters last year will end in early February, though other will have until May.Inc. - Jan. 15 -
Families dropped by insurance struggle after losing homes in California fires
More than 100,000 homeowners in the Los Angeles area were dropped by their insurance companies before the recent wildfires broke out. Elizabeth Cook shares the story of families now struggling to ...CBS News - Jan. 14 -
‘How can you fit your life in a car?’ After Pacific Palisades fire, Malibu business owners face a grim new reality
When your neighborhood is destroyed by fire, what do you take with you? And how do you face the future?MarketWatch - Jan. 15 -
Small Businesses and Homeowners in My Hometown Are Grappling With California’s Broken Insurance Market
One business owner in Altadena, where I once lived, would love to rebuild. But all of her customers lost their homes.Inc. - Jan. 13 -
Newsom issues executive order suspending environmental regulations to help L.A. rebuild after fires
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) tells NBC News Correspondent Jacob Soboroff about the executive order he plans to sign to help people in the Los Angeles area affected by wildfires rebuild their ...NBC News - Jan. 12 -
L.A. dog owner explains how CBS News journalists rescued his pets in fire
Andrea Pasinetti was out of town when he got the call when a wildfire broke out in Pacific Palisades, where his home and three dogs were. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti was reporting nearby.CBS News - Jan. 12 -
L.A. small businesses see years of work reduced to ash
From a decades-old diner to a yoga studio just getting off the ground, storefronts that anchored their communities were destroyed by the Palisades and Eaton fires.NBC News - Jan. 12 -
Falcons fire first-year DC after struggles vs. pass
The Falcons have fired defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake after the team allowed the second-most touchdown passes in the NFL and had the second-fewest sacks.ESPN - Jan. 12 -
Synagogue Congregation Grieves in Borrowed Home After L.A. Fires
Across Los Angeles, congregants displaced by the blazes met for their first services in borrowed churches, synagogues and other temples.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
L.A. fire victims cautioned to view insurance claims process as 'business transaction'
Southern California residents facing losses from this week’s Los Angeles-area fires are beginning to confront their next challenge: filing an insurance claim.NBC News - Jan. 11 -
Small Business Administration aid for Los Angeles area wildfire victims
There may be some relief for business owners and others who may qualify for loans from the Small Business Administration. CBS News Los Angeles' Joy Benedict has more.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
A small fish is at the center of misinformation and finger-pointing over L.A. fires
President-elect Donald Trump inaccurately blamed water shortages in Los Angeles on policies meant to preserve an endangered fish called the Delta smelt.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Joni Ernst Tapped to Lead Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Ernst, who is one of the top Republicans in the Senate, teased visions for what her leadership of the committee will aim to tackle.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Universal Studios Hollywood, longtime Malibu restaurants and other L.A.-area business affected by the fires
Universal Studios Hollywood theme park and CityWalk will be closed Wednesday due to the fires and extreme wind conditions.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
'Run for your lives!' LA residents abandon cars to flee fire on foot
Evacuees describe apocalyptic scenes as a brush fire exploded into a raging inferno within hours.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
How Congestion Pricing Will Affect Small Businesses
New York City’s controversial new toll could hurt small businesses by making deliveries more expensive—or help them by reducing traffic jams.Inc. - Jan. 6 -
Clemson fires DC Goodwin after struggles vs. run
Clemson has fired defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin after the Tigers' defense took a significant step back this past season, especially against the run.ESPN - Jan. 6 -
Start January Strong by Turning Post-Holiday Energy Into Small-Business Success
After a well-deserved winter break, small-business leaders often return brimming with ideas. Here’s how to focus, prioritize, and build momentum for a productive year ahead.Inc. - Jan. 5 -
How Three Small Independent Coffee Shops Started Their Businesses
The owners began their businesses with no college degrees and 100 percent grit. A visit from the TikTok food critic Keith Lee also helped.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Small Businesses Brace Themselves for TikTok Ban
If the Jan. 19 ban on the popular social video platform goes into effect, millions of entrepreneurs will lose a valuable marketing and outreach channel.Inc. - Jan. 2